Randy Billings is a government watchdog and political reporter who has been the State House bureau chief since 2021. He was named the Maine Press Association’s Journalist of the Year in 2020. He joined the Press Herald in 2012 as the Portland City Hall reporter, where his beat touched on a wide range of topics, including municipal government, immigration, homelessness, housing and social services. Prior to that, he worked at various weeklies as well as business and arts publications. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Maine, Orono. He lives in North Yarmouth with his wife and two children and enjoys the outdoors and playing his upright bass.
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PublishedNovember 9, 2012
Burlesque dancer wiggles into seat on Portland school board
Usually, a video of a political candidate doing a striptease in a dive bar is enough to end a campaign — but not in Portland.
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PublishedNovember 7, 2012
Endorsements aside, Portland City Council to cooperate
The trio expects policy differences but no hard feelings because two members supported the other’s opponent.
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PublishedNovember 7, 2012
Libby retains Portland Water District seat
Incumbent Gary Libby wins, 16,881 votes to 9,206.
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PublishedNovember 7, 2012
Clark wins seat on Casco Bay Lines board
Robin Clark received 584 votes; Anthony Alves earned 519.
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PublishedNovember 7, 2012
Scarborough still counting votes
Results are expected by noon Wednesday.
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PublishedNovember 6, 2012
Final results for Portland City Council, school board
In a key council race, Nicholas Mavodones Jr., five-term incumbent and four-time mayor, won the at-large seat representing the whole city.
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PublishedNovember 5, 2012
Portland adds its financial might to preservation effort
Councilors unanimously agree to contribute up to $75,000 toward the purchase of Canco Woods.
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PublishedNovember 4, 2012
Housing advocate criticizes land plan
Christian MilNeil says the city should rezone and market part of Canco Woods and save 10 acres for a park.
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PublishedNovember 4, 2012
Shipyard, city agree to arbitrate impasse over paying sewer bills
The two sides will bring in an independent arbitrator to hear arguments from the city and the brewery.
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PublishedNovember 2, 2012
Sewage odors prompt study of plant
After a rise in complaints and a meeting with East End residents, officials look into smell solutions.
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